When discussing the glam rock surge of the 1970s, names like David Bowie and T. Rex often come up. The very fact that Queen are not immediately thought of shows how neatly they carved out a unique niche, distinct from anything that came before or after. Although initially formed by Brian May and Roger Taylor,…
Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who became one of the most influential figures in the history of reggae music. He was born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica, and he passed away on May 11, 1981, in Miami, Florida, USA. Marley rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s…
Queen frontman Adam Lambert has spoken about the task of stepping into Freddie Mercury’s shoes and said he’s “impossible” to replace. Lambert was speaking at the O2 Silver Clef Awards in the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London and discussed his role within the legendary rock group. The singer rose to fame when he…
Whenever Queen took to the stage, all eyes were inevitably fixated on Freddie Mercury. Unlike other frontmen of his time who either remained stationary or danced their way through the set, Mercury had a unique ability to captivate the audience from start to finish. He skillfully wielded the crowd like an additional instrument, seamlessly incorporating…
Elvis Presley, shimmering in sequins and metallic gold cloth, writhed and sang last night in Kiel Auditorium convention hall before a capacity crowd of about 11,000 spectators, most of them teen-age girls. Many times the appreciative din from the audience drowned out Presley. The performer, who had secluded himself in a Hotel Chase room all…
Magnolia Pictures has released a trailer ahead of the May 3 release of “Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg,” about the legendary muse to the Rolling Stones. Scarlett Johansson provides the voice for Pallenberg, based on the words of her unpublished memoir. Pallenberg’s children, Marlon and Angela Richards, and their father, Keith Richards are…
This historic release includes ten additional tracks from the era, including Freddie Mercury’s original production mix of Man from Manhattan. I never did sue Warner Bros, but now, all these years later… we proudly release this track worldwide, to celebrate the recovery and restoration of this lost classic rock treasure”— Eddie HowellLONDON, UK, March 29,…
We take a look back at the humble beginnings of a certain legendary guitarist Jimmy Page and his relatively unknown skiffle band. Prior to being in one of the biggest bands to have ever graced the planet, Page had always been a budding guitarist and, in 1957, the youngster was handed his chance to show…
Meeting one’s favourite artists tends to be a bit of a slippery slope. As much fun as it can be trying to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in the music industry, there’s no telling whether that person is going to be genuine or if they’re going to leave you looking like just…
The defence of “it was of its time” is a common refrain, whether referring to the language spoken by Santino Corleone in The Godfather or certain works by Agatha Christie. However, just as some dialogue in The Godfather or murder mystery novels may feel dated, there are also pop songs that haven’t aged as gracefully…